In just five years, it has become Europe’s largest provider of tuning software and its products have been installed on more than 120,000 vehicles worldwide, saving about 200,000 tons of carbon emissions.

Among the corporate giants using Viezu's efficiency software have been BT which has had it installed on its entire fleet of 24,000 light commercial vehicles. Because of it, BT is now saving £4million a year in diesel costs and has seen its carbon footprint hugely reduced - the equivalent to taking 5,000 London cabs off the road.

“The Queen’s Award has recognised BlueOptimize as a genuine innovation, which offers what we believe is a unique approach to efficient vehicle tuning that’s very different from the traditional image of performance-oriented remaps."

He added he was confident the commendation would lead to even more success for BlueOptimize and help

Viezu play a positive part in the Midlands’ motor industry and contributing to wider growth in the UK economy.

Prime Minister David Cameron said: “One of Britain’s strengths is its enterprise and I think it is important we celebrate it."

He congratulated Viezu and the other 161 UK companies which have won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise.

“In recognising their outstanding and innovative achievements, and their contribution to our economy, I hope other businesses and entrepreneurs will be inspired to follow their lead,” he said.

Business Secretary Vince Cable, added: “Companies that are growing, innovating and championing UK business overseas deserve the recognition that these awards bestow."